Shannon Swim

Killaloe Coast Guard Unit with koyakers from UL Activity Centre assisted nine local swimmers who swam from Twomile Gate to Ballina Moorings just below Killaloe Bridge. The first swimmers completed the swim in just under one hour. Well done to all that took part.

25th September 2010

World Underwater Clean Up Day

As part of Project AWARE Foundation's world clean up day, Killaloe coast Guard Unit Launched a D Class as a safety boat for the Portroe Dive Centre. A large number of divers turned up to clean the bottom of this beautiful diving pool set in the slate quarry above Portroe. The unit  carried out some excercises and afterwards  there was a BBQ for all the participants courtesy of OLDFARM.

25th September 2010

Wildlife in Danger from Fishing Line.

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to assist a Swan that got caught in fishing line. When the Unit arrived the swan had freed itself and left the area. The Coast Guard would ask that fishermen do not leave line or hooks in or near waterways as animals and birds can be injured.


26/2010
17/09/2010 19:30

Forecast For Lough Derg until nightfall today
Wind : Northwesterly mainly force 2 to 3
Weather : Mainly fair
Visibility : Good

Strong Flow South of Killaloe

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked to assist a 66' barge that was towing a 30' pontoon when it failed to make headway against a very strong flow of water just south of Killaloe Bridge. The Barge with its two occupants was assisted to the calmer waters of the canal.

23/2010
15/09/2010 14:00

Weather

• Cloudy, Dry
• 20km Moderate Winds, WNW
• 13°C Mild

Two Boaters Show their experiance on Lough Derg.

Killaloe Coast Guard was tasked by Killaloe Gardai and Valentia MRSC to a 31' Cruiser that had lost propulsion when its drive gears failed. The two on board are experienced boaters and immediately dropped anchor and called for assistance while remaining calm and safe. Killaloe Coast Guard took the craft and its two passengers in tow to Kincora Harbour.


22/2010
03/09/2010 18:02

Conditions: dry Sunny
Visibility: Good
Wind: SE Force 1
Sea State: Calm glassy
Sea Swell: No Swell